Course
Architecture
Offered by School of Architecture
QS Architecture & Built Environment
Well-regarded US architecture schoolQS World Rank: parent institution ranking
UVA's School of Architecture is a top public university programme known for its collegial culture and strong architectural history research, benefiting from a historic campus designed by Thomas Jefferson.
Key advantages
- Top public university architecture programme
- Historic Jefferson-designed campus
- Renowned architectural history research
- Strong urban and environmental planning focus
- Excellent value vs private schools
- Strong alumni network
- Programme & duration
- MArch: 2 – 3.5 years (depending on prior qualifications)
- Tuition (international)
- Approx. USD $38,000 – $48,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- Fall (August)
- English requirement
- TOEFL iBT: 90IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65
- Entry requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field with strong academic record and portfolio. GRE optional at many programmes.
Employability & placement
Good outcomes into architecture practices, historic preservation, and urban planning roles across the USA.
Student experience
Charlottesville is a historic, picturesque university town with a renowned collegial architecture school culture.
Research strengths
Research in architectural history, historic preservation, and environmental planning.